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Proposed projects are noted with a yellow circle.
Developments approved by the city or province are noted with a green circle. Projects under construction are noted with a purple circle. Substantial rehabilitation projects are noted with a blue circle. |
700 University (adjacent to BCCA area)
An August 2020 zoning application from KingSett has been received by the City of Toronto for a 5 storey addition to the existing Ontario Power Generation office building and construction of a 61 storey rental apartment building on the south side of the property. As of July 2021, the rental apartment building height has been reduced 5 storeys and a resubmission is pending.
An August 2020 zoning application from KingSett has been received by the City of Toronto for a 5 storey addition to the existing Ontario Power Generation office building and construction of a 61 storey rental apartment building on the south side of the property. As of July 2021, the rental apartment building height has been reduced 5 storeys and a resubmission is pending.
Centre for Civilizations, Cultures and Cities, 90 Queen’s Park Crescent West
The University of Toronto has plans to demolish the Planetarium, Edward Johnson Building and part of Falconer Hall on the west side of the street, across from Charles Street, and construct a 14 storey educational building called the Centre for Civilizations, Cultures and Cities. Plans were originally submitted in September 2016. A second zoning amendment application was made in February 2019 and the matter was at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in April 2021. The City's legal department coordinated the City's defense. The Queen's Park Coalition, a collection of residents' association (which included the Bay Cloverhill Community Association) participated in the hearings. Through mediation, the building height was reduced to 8 storeys with revised massing of the building. Toronto City Council approved the plans in July 2021 to accept the proposed building as planned. Plans are to start the 3 year construction project in early 2023.
The University of Toronto has plans to demolish the Planetarium, Edward Johnson Building and part of Falconer Hall on the west side of the street, across from Charles Street, and construct a 14 storey educational building called the Centre for Civilizations, Cultures and Cities. Plans were originally submitted in September 2016. A second zoning amendment application was made in February 2019 and the matter was at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in April 2021. The City's legal department coordinated the City's defense. The Queen's Park Coalition, a collection of residents' association (which included the Bay Cloverhill Community Association) participated in the hearings. Through mediation, the building height was reduced to 8 storeys with revised massing of the building. Toronto City Council approved the plans in July 2021 to accept the proposed building as planned. Plans are to start the 3 year construction project in early 2023.
Integrated Learning Centre, 73 Queen’s Park Crescent East
Victoria University applied for Official Plan amendment and rezoning application in August 2019 to demolish the existing outdated 4 storey Northrop Frye Hall and replace it with a 5 storey Integrated Learning Centre. The new building would be constructed south of the existing structure. The matter was approved by the Toronto East York Community Council in June 2021 and was approved by Toronto City Council in July 2021.
An Official Plan Amendment application was submitted in September 2016 to establish a new University of Toronto St. George Campus Secondary Plan that would replace the existing University of Toronto Secondary Plan. This application is currently under review.
Victoria University applied for Official Plan amendment and rezoning application in August 2019 to demolish the existing outdated 4 storey Northrop Frye Hall and replace it with a 5 storey Integrated Learning Centre. The new building would be constructed south of the existing structure. The matter was approved by the Toronto East York Community Council in June 2021 and was approved by Toronto City Council in July 2021.
An Official Plan Amendment application was submitted in September 2016 to establish a new University of Toronto St. George Campus Secondary Plan that would replace the existing University of Toronto Secondary Plan. This application is currently under review.
1075 Bay Street
Candarel proposed demolishing the existing 14 storey office tower at the south east corner of St. Mary Street and Bay Street, then constructing a 66 storey building with 2 floors of retail, 8 floors of office and 541 condominium units in February 2019. A zoning amendment application was made in July 2019 and was heard by the Toronto East York Community Council in June 2021. A Community Consultation was held in June 2021. The zoning amendment was considered by Toronto City Council in July 2021, who requested a report on ice mitigation and pedestrian safety.
In September 2020, the City of Toronto deferred a heritage designation of the property.
Candarel proposed demolishing the existing 14 storey office tower at the south east corner of St. Mary Street and Bay Street, then constructing a 66 storey building with 2 floors of retail, 8 floors of office and 541 condominium units in February 2019. A zoning amendment application was made in July 2019 and was heard by the Toronto East York Community Council in June 2021. A Community Consultation was held in June 2021. The zoning amendment was considered by Toronto City Council in July 2021, who requested a report on ice mitigation and pedestrian safety.
In September 2020, the City of Toronto deferred a heritage designation of the property.
880 Bay Street
The original 7 storey government office building was demolished in 2017 and the property is being used as a staging area for the MacDonald Block renovations. Rezoning and a site plan were approved in 2011 for a 39 storey government office building that is expected to start construction in 2024 (when the MacDonald Block renovations are finished) and be completed in 2026.
The original 7 storey government office building was demolished in 2017 and the property is being used as a staging area for the MacDonald Block renovations. Rezoning and a site plan were approved in 2011 for a 39 storey government office building that is expected to start construction in 2024 (when the MacDonald Block renovations are finished) and be completed in 2026.
The Gloucester on Yonge, 595 Yonge (adjacent to BCCA area)
A 44 storey condominium tower originally called "Clover" is under construction with completion estimated to be in late 2021. Cresford was the original developer, but it has been taken over by Concord Pacific after a bankruptcy action. The building will feature Canada's first BioSpace virus and bacteria mitigation system and will be connected directly to the Wellesley TTC station.
A 44 storey condominium tower originally called "Clover" is under construction with completion estimated to be in late 2021. Cresford was the original developer, but it has been taken over by Concord Pacific after a bankruptcy action. The building will feature Canada's first BioSpace virus and bacteria mitigation system and will be connected directly to the Wellesley TTC station.
510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane
KingSett Capital has applied for a 59 storey condominium tower at the corner of Yonge Street and Breadalbane Street in October 2020. The facades of the existing 2 and 3 storey retail and office buildings on Yonge Street would be restored and retained. The coach house at 7 Breadalbane Street will be demolished. Existing residential rental units will be replaced. Street level retail units will be maintained along Yonge Street.
A Community Consultation Meeting was held in May 2021. The proceedings were initiated for development proposal at the Ontario Land Tribunal on August 5, 2021. The Bay Cloverhill Community Association has registered to participate in the proceedings as a party, along with the City of Toronto. The developer is seeking to be exempt from the setbacks and shadow requirements of the City's Official Plan, specifically Amendment 183 (OPA 183). OPA 183 seeks to protect the character of the neighbourhood as part of the Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District and has been the subject of hearings at the Ontario Municipal Board since 2014.
All parties must submit their issues to the Ontario Land Tribunal by October 25, 2021.
KingSett Capital has applied for a 59 storey condominium tower at the corner of Yonge Street and Breadalbane Street in October 2020. The facades of the existing 2 and 3 storey retail and office buildings on Yonge Street would be restored and retained. The coach house at 7 Breadalbane Street will be demolished. Existing residential rental units will be replaced. Street level retail units will be maintained along Yonge Street.
A Community Consultation Meeting was held in May 2021. The proceedings were initiated for development proposal at the Ontario Land Tribunal on August 5, 2021. The Bay Cloverhill Community Association has registered to participate in the proceedings as a party, along with the City of Toronto. The developer is seeking to be exempt from the setbacks and shadow requirements of the City's Official Plan, specifically Amendment 183 (OPA 183). OPA 183 seeks to protect the character of the neighbourhood as part of the Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District and has been the subject of hearings at the Ontario Municipal Board since 2014.
All parties must submit their issues to the Ontario Land Tribunal by October 25, 2021.
Teahouse Condos, 501 Yonge (adjacent to BCCA area)
A 52 and 25 storey condominium complex is under construction by Lanterra with completion estimated to be in 2021.
A 52 and 25 storey condominium complex is under construction by Lanterra with completion estimated to be in 2021.
Halo, 494 Yonge
A 38 storey 425 unit rental apartment building is in the final stages of construction by QuadReal, who took over the bankrupt condominium project from Cresford. The development incorporates the historic Fire Hall 3 clock tower built in 1871. Completion is estimated in mid 2023.
A 38 storey 425 unit rental apartment building is in the final stages of construction by QuadReal, who took over the bankrupt condominium project from Cresford. The development incorporates the historic Fire Hall 3 clock tower built in 1871. Completion is estimated in mid 2023.
475 Yonge (adjacent to BCCA area)
The demolition of the existing 9 and 16 storey Marriott Hotel towers was approved in 2016, with the construction of a 59 and 45 storey hotel/condominium complex by KingSett approved. Additional parkland will be developed at the east side of the property, parallel to Yonge Street, between Alexander and Wood Streets. A revised proposal is in the works.
The demolition of the existing 9 and 16 storey Marriott Hotel towers was approved in 2016, with the construction of a 59 and 45 storey hotel/condominium complex by KingSett approved. Additional parkland will be developed at the east side of the property, parallel to Yonge Street, between Alexander and Wood Streets. A revised proposal is in the works.
25 St. Mary Street
Tenblock is proposing to replace the existing 24 storey rental apartment building with two 54 and 59 storey buildings containing 300 rental units and 800 condominium units. A site plan and rezoning application was submitted and will be considered at the September 2021 Toronto East York Community Council after being reviewed by City staff. Additional accommodations are required as the plan involves temporarily relocating the existing 259 tenants.
Tenblock is proposing to replace the existing 24 storey rental apartment building with two 54 and 59 storey buildings containing 300 rental units and 800 condominium units. A site plan and rezoning application was submitted and will be considered at the September 2021 Toronto East York Community Council after being reviewed by City staff. Additional accommodations are required as the plan involves temporarily relocating the existing 259 tenants.
10 St. Mary Street
Castlepoint Numa has sold the site (10 St. Mary, 79 St. Nicholas, 81 St. Nicholas, 85 St. Nicholas, 710 to 718 Yonge) to Mattamy who applied for a revised Site Plan Approval in July 2021. The previously planned 42 storey condominium tower is now a 50 storey tower with 465 units. The project includes the retention of the heritage office building at 10 St. Mary, as well as restoration of the heritage facades along Yonge and St. Nicholas for retail.
Mattamy assumed the rights from the LPAT settlement negotiated with the City in 2019 with Castlepoint Numa.
Castlepoint Numa has sold the site (10 St. Mary, 79 St. Nicholas, 81 St. Nicholas, 85 St. Nicholas, 710 to 718 Yonge) to Mattamy who applied for a revised Site Plan Approval in July 2021. The previously planned 42 storey condominium tower is now a 50 storey tower with 465 units. The project includes the retention of the heritage office building at 10 St. Mary, as well as restoration of the heritage facades along Yonge and St. Nicholas for retail.
Mattamy assumed the rights from the LPAT settlement negotiated with the City in 2019 with Castlepoint Numa.
95 St. Joseph Street
The Basilian Fathers and Daniels propose replacing the existing 4 storey Cardinal Flahiff Basilian Centre building on the south side of the street, just west of Bay Street, with a 12 storey seniors residence and a 39 storey condominium building. Part of the existing façade on St. Joseph Street would be retained. The Official Plan and zoning amendment application submitted in February 2019 is under review.
A community meeting was held in July 2021. The developer is expected to resubmit a revised design to the City in September 2021.
The Basilian Fathers and Daniels propose replacing the existing 4 storey Cardinal Flahiff Basilian Centre building on the south side of the street, just west of Bay Street, with a 12 storey seniors residence and a 39 storey condominium building. Part of the existing façade on St. Joseph Street would be retained. The Official Plan and zoning amendment application submitted in February 2019 is under review.
A community meeting was held in July 2021. The developer is expected to resubmit a revised design to the City in September 2021.
Whitney Block Rehabilitation, 99 Wellesley Street West
In 2018, revitalization started on this Ontario government office building. The tower portion has been unoccupied for over 50 years due to obsolete air conditioning and elevator systems. Window replacement, façade repairs and updating of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is well underway and expected to be complete in 2021 or 2022.
In 2018, revitalization started on this Ontario government office building. The tower portion has been unoccupied for over 50 years due to obsolete air conditioning and elevator systems. Window replacement, façade repairs and updating of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is well underway and expected to be complete in 2021 or 2022.
8 Wellesley Street West
Zoning approvals have been granted to CentreCourt and construction of a 55 storey condominium building with 599 units, on the north east corner of Wellesley Street and St. Nicholas Street. The historic townhouses at 8 to 16 Wellesley Street will be restored and will provide the main building entrance for pedestrians. The 2 storey retail buildings at 5 and 7 St. Nicholas will be demolished. The loading dock and vehicular entrance will be on St. Nicholas Street. The two storey office/retail building at 586 Yonge will be modified, with the west portion integrated into the condo building.
During demolition of the existing buildings and construction of the new tower, St. Nicholas Street has been temporarily closed from Wellesley Street to south of Phipps Street, along with the westbound bicycle lane on Wellesley. Abatement and demolition started in July 2021 with a completion date in late 2023. CentreCourt has set up a website with project updates and the construction plan at 8 Wellesley Project Updates and Construction Plan.
Zoning approvals have been granted to CentreCourt and construction of a 55 storey condominium building with 599 units, on the north east corner of Wellesley Street and St. Nicholas Street. The historic townhouses at 8 to 16 Wellesley Street will be restored and will provide the main building entrance for pedestrians. The 2 storey retail buildings at 5 and 7 St. Nicholas will be demolished. The loading dock and vehicular entrance will be on St. Nicholas Street. The two storey office/retail building at 586 Yonge will be modified, with the west portion integrated into the condo building.
During demolition of the existing buildings and construction of the new tower, St. Nicholas Street has been temporarily closed from Wellesley Street to south of Phipps Street, along with the westbound bicycle lane on Wellesley. Abatement and demolition started in July 2021 with a completion date in late 2023. CentreCourt has set up a website with project updates and the construction plan at 8 Wellesley Project Updates and Construction Plan.
MacDonald Block Reconstruction Project, 80 Grosvenor Street, 900 Bay Street, 77 Wellesley Street West
The Ontario government office buildings at south west corner of Wellesley Street and Bay Street (Hearst/Mowat, Hepburn and Ferguson Towers) started a major renovation in 2019. This is the first major renovation in almost 50 years, which will maintain heritage elements, improve accessibility, and modernize operations to LEED Silver standards. Work is estimated to be complete sometime in 2023 or 2024.
The Ontario government office buildings at south west corner of Wellesley Street and Bay Street (Hearst/Mowat, Hepburn and Ferguson Towers) started a major renovation in 2019. This is the first major renovation in almost 50 years, which will maintain heritage elements, improve accessibility, and modernize operations to LEED Silver standards. Work is estimated to be complete sometime in 2023 or 2024.
2G, 26 Grenville Street/27 Grosvenor Street
Greenwin and Choice have revised their March 2019 site plan application and will now build two residential apartment rental buildings of 50 and 35 storeys respectively with 770 units, of which 30% will be affordable rentals. This would replace the 2 storey former Ontario Coroner’s Office on Grenville Street and the 3 storey parking lot on Grosvenor Street. The site plan by Greenwin and Choice has been approved and demolition will be starting Summer 2021. The demolition phase should last 6 months and it will take 50 months to complete the construction, around 2026.
Greenwin and Choice have revised their March 2019 site plan application and will now build two residential apartment rental buildings of 50 and 35 storeys respectively with 770 units, of which 30% will be affordable rentals. This would replace the 2 storey former Ontario Coroner’s Office on Grenville Street and the 3 storey parking lot on Grosvenor Street. The site plan by Greenwin and Choice has been approved and demolition will be starting Summer 2021. The demolition phase should last 6 months and it will take 50 months to complete the construction, around 2026.
2 Carlton Street (adjacent to BCCA area)
The plan for a 73 storey condo building by Northam Realty is before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). Currently there is an 18 storey office tower with ground floor retail on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Yonge Street. The original proposal in 2016 was for twin 73 storey towers, which lead to a zoning amendment application in February 2018. The City of Toronto is reviewing the heritage status of the existing office tower.
The plan for a 73 storey condo building by Northam Realty is before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). Currently there is an 18 storey office tower with ground floor retail on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Yonge Street. The original proposal in 2016 was for twin 73 storey towers, which lead to a zoning amendment application in February 2018. The City of Toronto is reviewing the heritage status of the existing office tower.
Partnerships in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Complex, 100 and 112 College Street
The 4 storey Best Building at 112 College Street has been demolished with plans to construct a 13 storey Partnerships in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Complex structure, an educational and research building.
The historic 5 storey Banting Building at 100 College Street was built in 1930 and the University of Toronto has proposed replacing it with the second phase of the Partnerships in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Complex.
Also included would be the demolition of a house at 92 College Street, while the former church at 88 College Street would be retained. The site plan was approved in December 2020, following a rezoning and building permit application. This process is on hold while Heritage Designation is under consideration, and while the University of Toronto Secondary Plan is being developed by the City of Toronto. Details on the University of Toronto Secondary Plan are available at the following link: University of Toronto Secondary Plan.
The 4 storey Best Building at 112 College Street has been demolished with plans to construct a 13 storey Partnerships in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Complex structure, an educational and research building.
The historic 5 storey Banting Building at 100 College Street was built in 1930 and the University of Toronto has proposed replacing it with the second phase of the Partnerships in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Complex.
Also included would be the demolition of a house at 92 College Street, while the former church at 88 College Street would be retained. The site plan was approved in December 2020, following a rezoning and building permit application. This process is on hold while Heritage Designation is under consideration, and while the University of Toronto Secondary Plan is being developed by the City of Toronto. Details on the University of Toronto Secondary Plan are available at the following link: University of Toronto Secondary Plan.